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Ishita is a single parent of four children - help us after my partner leaving
A single mother in Thrissur needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Ishita retrains.
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After my partner leaving in May, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, but I need to bridge the gap until then.
Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them.
Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $400 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $230
• Groceries and school meals: $140
• Course fees and exam costs: $30
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Ishita
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $5
- Victor Mukasa Nakamya 🇰🇪 · $15
“Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Embakasi”
- Radha N. Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $25
“Get well soon. Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Bengaluru”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75
- Rachel Inbar Stern 🇮🇱 · $19
- Hải Lâm Trieu 🇻🇳 · $62
“Get well soon. Been where you're, it gets better. - Hồ Chí Minh City”
- Davi Paulo Santos 🇧🇷 · $50
“Hope the August deadline works out. - Niterói”
- Aishwarya C. Rao 🇮🇳 · $20
“Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Mangaluru”
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $25
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $30
“Thought of Ishita all day after reading this. - Dhaka”
- Carlos Francisco Barros 🇧🇷 · $78.50
- Nida Nazia Aslam 🇵🇰 · $50
- Douglas L. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $5
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Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ishita.
It's all in the list in the story. childcare and after-school care is the big one at $230, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Wishing you the best, Ishita. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to San Diego so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Sending love, Ishita. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mérida.
Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Thinking of Thrissur.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Thrissur.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about childcare and after-school care, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending strength, Ishita. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
any update on how things are going in Thrissur?
good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 12 people at work. Thinking of Thrissur.
hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Munich but we're thinking of you.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Kerala. I'll ask around and let you know
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Zaporizhzhia.
Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Santa Rosa!